MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,886 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear number plate lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nsf lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Front position lamp(s) not working osf (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working nsr (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nsf lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear exhaust cover missing and mid cover loose.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear exhaust cover missing and mid cover loose.
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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AY08 XTZ is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 2008 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 63,213 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY08 XTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AY08 XTZ registered?
AY08 XTZ is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 March 2008.
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